Climb the Iron Path
The Central Drakensberg’s rugged cliffs and sweeping valleys provide the perfect backdrop for one of the most exhilarating alpine-style adventures in South Africa – via ferrata. Italian for “iron path,” this fixed climbing route combines steel rungs, ladders, and safety cables to guide you along dramatic rock faces that would otherwise be the domain of expert climbers.
Clipped securely to the cable, you’ll ascend sheer walls, traverse exposed ridges, and pause on…
Climb the Iron Path
The Central Drakensberg’s rugged cliffs and sweeping valleys provide the perfect backdrop for one of the most exhilarating alpine-style adventures in South Africa – via ferrata. Italian for “iron path,” this fixed climbing route combines steel rungs, ladders, and safety cables to guide you along dramatic rock faces that would otherwise be the domain of expert climbers.
Clipped securely to the cable, you’ll ascend sheer walls, traverse exposed ridges, and pause on ledges to drink in the awe-inspiring views of the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every section offers a blend of physical challenge and jaw-dropping scenery – from waterfalls cascading into emerald pools below to birds gliding effortlessly at eye level.
No prior climbing experience is needed – just a good sense of adventure and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone. With every rung you conquer, you’ll feel a deeper connection to the mountains, and when you reach the top, the sense of achievement is matched only by the view.
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